What Makes Argan Oil Effective?

It is only natural for one to wonder if the Moroccan Argan oil is really effective or is it just using an effective marketig technique. Consumers have been scarred by promotions and marketing techniques and have spent wads of cash on useless products and ineffective ones. In this time of economic crisis, we all are trying our best to make informed decisions when purchasing.

Most consumers today are now asking “how” and “why”. No longer are they easily persuaded to buy things just because a famous personality is endorsing a product. We al know that most of these celebrities and well known personalities are paid thousands and even millions of dollars to say good things about the products they are endorsing. The sad truth is many celebrity-endorsed products are not that effective.

You must have been hearing about Argan oil. Many are showering praises to this oil and even calling it a miracle oil. This big buzz on the oil makes some of us wonder if there is truth to these praises.

In order to get to the truth of the effectiveness of the oil, you must dig deeper and find out what’s in the oil. Since this oil is said to benefit the skin, hair and nails, what are its components that allow this oil to perform miracles on the skin, hair and nails. It is even said that the culinary type of the Argan oil is beneficial to the heart, brain and overall health. One has to wonder why and how. What makes this oil so powerful?

Argan Oil and its Components

The answer lies on the components or the nutrients found in the oil. Let us discuss 2 of the numerous nutrients found in the oil.

Vitamin E – The oil is loaded with Vitamin E which is a powerful antioxidant. Vitamin E, being an antioxidant protects the skin from the damaging effects of UV rays and free radicals therefore preventing skin aging and even the development of skin cancer. It also is a potent moisturiser which is the reason why most ointments, lotions and creams for people with psoriasis and eczema are loaded with Vitamin E. It is also known to prevent development of scars (from wounds) and stretch marks.Vitamin E is also an effective agent in treating damaged hair as it restores the natural hair as well as renews and repairs damages caused by internal and external factors. Vitamin E also makes the nails stronger. Since it has moisturising properties, it also conditions the cuticles.

Unsaturated Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) – Essential fatty acids nourish the skin and keep it healthy.This component of the oil is responsible for preventing the early appearance of skin aging and it effectively minimises fine lines and wrinkles. Unsaturated essential fatty acids are nourishment needed by the pores and roots of the hair. EFAs actually make the protein bonding structures of the hair stronger therefore the result is stronger hair.

The high levels of Vitamin E and essential fatty acids make this oil very good for the heart, brain and overall health. Because of these components in the oil, it can lower cholesterol levels, improve circulation and protect the heart from serious diseases. The essential fatty acid Omega 6 is known to aid in brain development. These nutrients also boosts the immune system.